{"id":85193,"date":"2024-01-24T10:08:27","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T08:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/?p=85193"},"modified":"2024-01-24T10:08:27","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T08:08:27","slug":"vulpro-leads-africas-largest-vulture-relocation-in-groundbreaking-conservation-effort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/vulpro-leads-africas-largest-vulture-relocation-in-groundbreaking-conservation-effort\/","title":{"rendered":"VulPro leads Africa\u2019s largest vulture relocation in groundbreaking conservation effort"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za<\/a>
\n24 January 2024 | 10:08 a.m. SAST
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Image credits: Siyabona Africa<\/p><\/div>\n

In a move towards vulture conservation, VulPro has successfully executed Africa\u2019s largest vulture relocation, spanning over a thousand kilometres.<\/p>\n

The recent relocation involved the transportation of 160 vultures from Hartbeespoort to Shamwari Game Reserve. It involved over 50 people and took 18 hours to complete.<\/p>\n

\u201c[The relocation] this week to VulPro at Shamwari will be focusing very specifically on our captive breeding efforts and then monitoring the release of those individual birds,\u201d says Wolter.<\/p>\n

In an interview<\/a> on Radio Islam International, Kerri Wolter, CEO of VulPro, discusses the urgent need to address the threats facing vultures globally.<\/p>\n

VulPro, originally a rehabilitation facility, has evolved to employ in-situ and ex-situ conservation strategies. Recognising the significance of each individual bird for species continuation, VulPro combines rehabilitation, captive breeding for release, and comprehensive conservation initiatives.<\/p>\n

“Our strategies are really to save each and every single individual. So that to me is pertinent,” Wolter says.<\/p>\n

Vultures are endangered both in Africa and globally, with some species experiencing a 97% decline over the last three decades.<\/p>\n

“In Africa, we are facing an African vulture crisis, where some species have declined by up to 97% over the last 30 years,” the CEO notes.<\/p>\n

They confront threats like power line collisions, electrocutions, poisoning, and vulture harvesting for multi-trade and belief-based purposes.<\/p>\n

While rehabilitation and extensive captive breeding contribute significantly, Wolter emphasises identifying and mitigating threats.<\/p>\n

Wolter highlights the importance of public appreciation for vultures, urging people to connect emotionally with these vital species. She emphasises the need for authorities to play a decisive role, calling for stronger penalties and law enforcement to combat the illegal trade of vultures, akin to efforts against rhino poaching.<\/p>\n

“Learn to appreciate and understand why we need to conserve them, because they are important,” Wolter says.<\/p>\n

Listen to the full interview<\/a> on Sabaahul Muslim with Moulana Sulaimaan Ravat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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